don_corleone840 Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 I'm rather impressed with the ascension of DiCaprio's career; I think he's developed into a fine, versatile actor, easily on par with Brando or DeNiro. He (or his agent) chooses his scripts carefully, too.
podi wije Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 Yeah i think so.one of my favorites along with Denzil Washington.
Sooda Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 Good call, right up there. Daniel Day Lewis (not sure if him or Tom Hanks count as the 'same generation' as Di Cap) might take the absolute top spot though L Di C is probably more versatile...? Turning point for him insofar as being a 'serious' actor was Catch me if you can, since then ist has mostly been a string of Commercial and critical hits
Swing_n_Speed Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 Hands Down...no-on comes close to Caprio
Raghav_12 Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 I feel he is a bit one dimensional to be counted in all time greats. In most of his famous acts, he played role of impulsive, loose temper young man. I am not sure if he has been tested enough in more versatile roles. But for our generation he can be right up there. Who else would be in competition? Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks?
Rajiv Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 Sorry, looks very fake at times Some solid actors Philip Seymour Hoffman Ewan McGregor Robert Downey junior Josh Brolin
bangladeshifan Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 he tries too hard at times. but yeh hes one of my most favourites
bangladeshifan Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 I feel a bit one dimensional to be counted in all time greats. In most of his famous acts' date= he played role of impulsive, loose temper young man. I am not sure if he has been tested enough in more versatile roles. But for our generation he can be right up there. who else would be in competition. Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks? whos not? every1 has their strong point nd weak point. at lest his movies come wiv a different flavour.
adi B Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 he`s a decent actor,no way greatest or even comparable to deneiro
coffee_rules Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 Daniel Day Lewis Robert Downey Jr. 2.0 (post rehab) Jake Gyllenhall are a notch above LDiC. But he is very good too.
akshayxyz Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 he`s a decent actor' date='no way greatest or [b']even comparable to deneiro And why? D'Caprio is young enough to be D'Niro's son, and hence not his generation.
Sachin=GOD Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 one of the greatest, not the greatest.
akshayxyz Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 On topic. One of my favorite actor from younger generation. However, its not just because of his 'versatility' in acting skills. He happened to work with best directors of current era. As bangladeshifan said, even Al Pacino has had his 'unidimensional' approach to majority of his roles. Look at bollywood's greatest actor too SRK.. :vroam:
Crookbond Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 one of the greatest' date=' not the greatest.[/quote'] +1 Akshay, Maadar don't bring SRK's name here. :mad:
bangladeshifan Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 On topic. One of my favorite actor from younger generation. However, its not just because of his 'versatility' in acting skills. He happened to work with best directors of current era. As bangladeshifan said, even Al Pacino has had his 'unidimensional' approach to majority of his roles. Look at bollywood's greatest actor too SRK.. :vroam: did u just take srk's name in di caprio's thread :blink:
Nova Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 Oh yes...definitely up there. He has been selective about his roles and he can be proud of having one of the best filmographies for his age.
akshayxyz Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 did u just take srk's name in di caprio's thread :blink: dono chikne hain.
Nova Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 Which generation again? Generation X after the baby boomers.
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